. In Mizoram the settlement pattern is mostly of ‘linear
type’ along the ridges because
(a) The valleys are cooler than the ridges
(b) Accessibility is easier on the ridge tops
(c) The ridges are cooler than the valleys
(d) The valleys are densely forested
Straits and canals are important in water routes because they: (a) are sometimes as large as seas (b) have the best seaports along their routes (c) are often short cuts to larger bodies of water
Former world record holder Patrik Sjoberg announced his retirement from athletics recently. He was associated with which of the following? 1 High Jump 2 Race 3 Swimming 4 None of these
. The founder of Boy Scouts and Civil Guides movement in India was (a) Charles Andrews (b) Robert Montgomery (c) Richard Temple (d) Baden Poweli
Why do people prefer to wear white clothes during summer? (A) White clothes reflect heat but do not absorb heat (B) These clothes shine in sunlight (C) One can detect the spots of sweat on them
Who amongst the following is the receipient of the ?Lata Mangeshkar Award? given recently? 1 Illaya Raja 2 Shekhar Suman 3 Girish Karnad 4 None of these
In how many fields, Magsaysay Awards, to commemorate the memory of Ramon Magsaysay, the former President of the Philippines, are awarded? (a) Four (b) Five (c) Six (d) Seven
The much discussed ?Y 2 K problem? is a problem related with which of the following fields? 1 Computer Science 2 Medical Science 3 Indian Economy 4 None of these
Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi?s pair recently won which of the following tournaments after defeating Goran Ivanisevic and Jeff Tarango? 1 U.S. Open Tennis 2 Italian Open Tennis 3 Australian Open Tennis 4 French Open Tennis
Who was the first recipient of Nehru Award for international Understanding? (a) Martin Luther King (b) Mother Teresa (c) U Thant (d) Dr Jonas Salk
6 Answers DSSSB-Delhi Subordinate Service Selection Board,
The Buddhist sect which started worshipping the Buddha as a god is known as: (a) Hinayana (b) Mahayana (c) Digambara (d) Swetambara
Who was the first poet in Andhra Pradesh to use spoken Telugu in verse? (1) Unnava Laxminarayana (2) Sri Sri (3) Kandukuri Veeresalingam (4) Rallapali Anantakrishna Sarma
Which petroleum company has introduced an improved quality petrol introduced an improved quality petrol called ?Speed?? 1 Bharat Petroleum 2 Indian Oil 3 Hindustan Petroleum 4 None of these